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Granite Headstones
Granite headstones are an ideal material when choosing a memorial for your loved one. They are low cost compared to many other materials and available in various finishings and the strength of granite means it is a very durable and natural material. The word granite...
Graves of St John’s Church Knotty Ash
The churchyard of St John's Church Knotty Ash contains a number of notable graves. It is said to have more former mayors of Liverpool buried there than any other church in the city. The church opened in 1836 but by 1890 the graveyard was full. A local resident, Miss A...
Cremation Memorials
The number of people choosing to be cremated when they die is increasing in the United Kingdom, with the current figure being 75% compared to 34% in 1960. Along with this though, there a trend for ashes to be interred in cemeteries rather than scattered. More...
The Grave of Sir Andrew Barclay Walker
Sir Andrew Barclay Walker, benefactor of Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery, is buried in the graveyard of All Saints Church in Childwall. Walker's father Peter Walker was a brewer from Ayrshire and the family moved to Liverpool in the 1830s when he was in his early...
Thank You From Sarsfield Memorials
The past year has been another busy one at Sarsfield Memorials, where we always endeavour to do the best we can for our customers. The death of a loved one is extremely painful but our aim is to provide a service that is as comforting as possible for people choosing...
Ellan Vannin Victim’s Grave
Amongst the graves at St James' Cemetery, overlooked by Liverpool Cathedral, is a victim of the sinking of the SS Ellan Vannin, which went down during a storm in 1909. Fifteen year old Ernest Allen was returning to Liverpool from the Isle of Man with his mother. They...